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Program Mission & Objectives

Program Mission & Objectives

The Graduate Program in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is dedicated to preparing entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who are able to meet the challenges of the healthcare environment by providing person-centered care, evidence-informed practice delivered as an interprofessional team approach with cultural competence.

PROGRAM GOALS/OBJECTIVES* [ACEND Required Element 2.1c, 7.3b]

Goal 1. The MSAND program will prepare graduates to become competent entry- level registered dietitian nutritionists.

Objective 1.1 At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length) [2.1c-1a: program completion]

Objective 1.2. At least 80% of program graduates will take the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion. [2.1c1c: registration exam] 

Objective 1.3. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%. [2.1c1c: registration exam] 
Objective 1.4. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 90% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related within 12 months of graduation. [2.1c-1b: graduate employment] 

Goal 2. Graduates of the MSAND program will be prepared to practice as members of an inter-professional team and provide evidence-informed, culturally competent care.

Objective 2.1. Of employed MSAND graduates who respond to a survey, at least 80% will rate themselves as adequately or very well prepared to practice as part of an inter-professional team.

Objectives 2.2. Of employers responding to a survey, at least 80% will rate their satisfaction as satisfied or highly satisfied with the program graduate demonstrating culturally competent nutrition services. [2.1c1d: employer satisfaction] 

Objective 2.3. Of employers responding to a survey, at least 80% will rate their satisfaction as satisfied or highly satisfied with the program graduate demonstrating evidenced informed nutrition services. [2.1c1d: employer satisfaction] 

* Program outcomes data are available upon request. [ACEND Required Element 7.3c]